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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the 26-year-old star from Hamilton, is making history with a record-setting four-year, $285-million (U.S.) extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The deal, which would give him the highest single-season average salary in NBA history, comes on Canada Day, a fitting coincidence for the young basketball sensation. Gilgeous-Alexander
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The WNBA's Chicago Sky has partnered with Moonshot, a global leader in countering online threats, to leverage advanced national security technology to keep the team's full roster safe from online hate, harassment, and abuse. This pioneering effort aims to set a standard for sports organizations to
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The second season of the Stanbic Jr. NBA League for boys and girls aged 16 and under kicked off in Juba, South Sudan, featuring 28 teams who will compete in regular season games through September. The league's second edition of playoffs and finals will take place in October,
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The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) has announced a significant expansion, with three new teams set to join the league, bringing the total number of teams to 18. The new teams are based in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia, and are subject to approval from the WNBA and NBA
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The WNBA will expand to three more cities - Philadelphia, Detroit, and Cleveland - by 2030, bringing the total team count to 18. The league's rapid growth has come with a hefty price tag, with each ownership group paying $250 million in expansion fees. The WNBA's
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LeBron James, the NBA's career scoring leader, has opted into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, securing a record 23rd season in the league. Despite contemplating retirement, James is focused on competing for a championship this year, monitoring the
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NBA icon LeBron James has confirmed his intention to return for a 23rd season with the Los Angeles Lakers, exercising his $52.6 million option for the 2025-26 season. This decision solidifies James' place in NBA history, as he will become the first player to play a 23rd season.
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As LeBron James, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, approaches his 41st birthday and a record 23rd season in the NBA, the speculation surrounding his retirement reaches a fever pitch. With free agency looming and the Los Angeles Lakers looking to upgrade their roster,
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The Chicago Bulls have made a crucial decision to part ways with point guard Lonzo Ball after four seasons marked by persistent injuries. The team traded Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for forward Isaac Okoro, signalling a significant shift in their roster and strategy. Despite initial optimism and
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Masai Ujiri's impact on the Toronto Raptors is immense, leaving behind a legacy that has made the city newly relevant to itself. As he departs the team after 12 years, it's clear that he's not just a basketball executive but a civic leader who
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Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 rising star from France, and De'Aaron Fox, currently playing for the Sacramento Kings, have been making headlines as potential teammates on the San Antonio Spurs. In a recent interview, former NBA champion Danny Green mentioned that he's eager to see the duo
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Four Australians found homes in the second round of the NBA draft on Friday, a feat that ranks this year's intake equal with the 1997 draft for the most Australians ever selected. The quartet of Rocco Zikarsky, Lachlan Olbrich, Tyrese Proctor, and Alex Toohey joined teams who may
